Solana and XRP arrive in the regulated court of the CME. Altcoins take the microphone… but who will really make institutional markets buzz?
Solana and XRP arrive in the regulated court of the CME. Altcoins take the microphone… but who will really make institutional markets buzz?
Bitcoin and Ethereum are no longer the only ones capturing the attention of large institutional investors. Solana is now positioning itself as a new leading player among this elite. According to the latest data published by the Strategic Solana Reserve, corporate treasuries now hold more than 17 million SOL tokens, a value exceeding 4 billion dollars.
Standard Chartered sounds the alarm: crypto treasury companies, built around the accumulation of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, face a major crisis. The collapse of the mNAV weakens their business models and signals a consolidation phase where only the strongest players will be able to continue growing.
The co-founders of Glassnode predict a new peak for bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana within a month. This announcement contrasts with the prevailing caution and reignites the debate on the strength of the bullish cycle. Between on-chain data and uncertain macroeconomic context, this projection immediately attracted the attention of investors, dividing the community between hope for an imminent record and fear of excess optimism.
When Galaxy spends 700 million on Solana, it’s no longer poker: it’s the smashing entry of a crypto altcoin into the gilded halls of traditional finance.
October 10 could mark a turning point for Solana. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees this deadline as a catalyst comparable to the movements that propelled Bitcoin and Ethereum in recent months. Should we prepare for a "Solana season"?
Pump.fun rejoices, Solana celebrates: PumpSwap dethrones its rivals. Crypto record at $878M, but already, criticisms and rug pulls darken the memecoins sky.
The Canadian company SOL Strategies reaches a historic milestone by obtaining its entry ticket to the prestigious Nasdaq. This listing, scheduled for September 9 under the symbol STKE, marks a major turning point for the Solana ecosystem, increasingly sought after by institutional investors.
Solana speeds like lightning but stalls below 215 dollars: ETF lurking, record upgrade and flashy meme-coins. Crypto hesitates between a surge and a scheduled slip.
While bitcoin and Ethereum take center stage, Solana (SOL) quietly establishes itself as the new asset to watch. Driven by strong technical signals and record interest in derivative markets, the crypto is now assigned a target of $1,000. However, behind this bullish momentum lies a paradox: real activity on the network is collapsing. Between speculative frenzy and on-chain exhaustion, Solana intrigues as much as it questions.
Bitcoin sulks, altcoins stir: 55% dominance and tokens lying in wait... But who will really take the pot by December?
Solana is about to change dimension. On September 2, the network massively validated Alpenglow, an ambitious overhaul of its consensus protocol. Much more than a technical optimization, this update marks a strategic break: offering performance worthy of traditional finance while maintaining the foundations of Web3. In an ecosystem where every millisecond counts, Solana wants to take a lead over the competition and establish itself as the reference infrastructure for decentralized markets.
Ethereum takes the prize for the big players, Bitcoin clings to its throne. A duel of numbers, egos and billions: who will emerge victorious from this digital waltz?
Solana has reached a decisive milestone with the massive approval of Alpenglow, an upgrade set to disrupt its operation. This decision paves the way for unprecedented acceleration of transactions, bringing the blockchain closer to the speeds of modern Internet infrastructure. Ecosystem players see this change as an opportunity to strengthen competitiveness against Ethereum and Bitcoin. Alpenglow thus marks the beginning of a new technological era for a network seeking to combine speed and reliability
Since the beginning of the year, Solana (SOL) is clearly lagging behind Ethereum (ETH), which has returned to its highest levels. But behind this apparent underperformance, some analysts see a strategic opportunity for investors. Should we then take advantage of this moment to position ourselves on Solana?
Solana is about to reach a historic milestone. Since August 27, its community has been called to vote on "Alpenglow" (SIMD-0326), a bold proposal that could completely overhaul the network's consensus mechanism. More than a technical evolution, it is a strategic turning point with profound repercussions on performance, the protocol's economy, and the balance between efficiency and decentralization.
MetaMask now lets users send and receive Solana using human-readable .sol names, simplifying transactions and wallet access.
Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain Base has taken a big leap in the NFT market, securing the third spot in global 30-day NFT trading volume.
A group of leading digital asset firms is preparing to form the largest Solana-focused treasury in the market. Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto are reportedly working with Cantor Fitzgerald to raise $1 billion for SOL purchases, according to a Bloomberg report published on Monday.
The European Union is considering anchoring its future digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, according to Financial Times revelations. This choice would mark a major break from centralized approaches, like China, and could redefine the balance of monetary sovereignty in Europe.
Despite the drop in their popularity, NFTs still show 3.62 billion dollars in sales in 2025. Since 2017, they have accumulated 71.55 billion, with the majority on Ethereum. After the 2021-2022 boom followed by the 2023 slowdown, the market has stabilized. Less speculative, NFTs are now anchored in more concrete digital uses.
After a difficult month marked by a drop in revenue and the breakthrough of LetsBonk, Pump.fun regains its leadership. The memecoin platform recaptured 73% market share, generating 13.48 million in one week, a record performance. This rebound is part of the broader recovery of the crypto sector, driven by renewed interest in memecoins.
The Frontier stablecoin has been deployed on seven blockchains via LayerZero technology. Supported by the State of Wyoming, it aims to use the income from its reserves for education, with possible redistribution to holders in the future.
Crypto ETFs blocked, Trump put on hold, and the SEC playing for time: behind regulatory delays, a strange political ballet resembling regulatory poker.
olana is preparing to replace TowerBFT with Alpenglow, a new consensus model aimed at faster finality, stronger security, and performance closer to traditional financial markets.
Embezzle 2 million, end up in prison, become a hero despite yourself... In crypto, even robbers become influencers. What if stealing was boosting business better than an airdrop?
U.S. Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed another setback in the buildup to their mainstream debut. According to recent reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended discussions over a possible SOL ETF approval, with the decision timeline extended to October 16.
Solana has crossed $205, fueling speculation about a target of $250. Between favorable on-chain indicators and declining DEX volumes, find out whether this rally can last or will fade against the headwinds of the crypto market.
Solana continues to dominate the decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem, outpacing other veteran networks such as Ethereum. Platforms such as Jupiter are also witnessing active engagement, with four new private AMMs debuting on the network. This trend follows the recent emergence of token launchpads, which have helped drive overall trading activities.
The crypto market is heating up with Solana and Chainlink leading the way. We bring you all the details in this article.